

It can be a daunting situation to be served with an application for a protection order. It can be even more daunting to be informed that you will need to…
It can be a daunting situation to be served with an application for a protection order. It can be even more daunting to be informed that you will need to…
The breakdown of a relationship is often a difficult time for all involved. Sometimes the emotions associated with the end of the relationship may be exacerbated by incidents of domestic…
Separation and divorce incur a cost, both financially and emotionally there is no doubt. The emotional cost is a lot harder to quantify than the financial cost and naturally whenever…
In a world where online streaming services are slowly replacing television, it’s no surprise that platforms such as Netflix and Stan are being used to communicate important and sometimes frightening…
Going through a property settlement can sometimes feel like a long, enduring struggle through the Amazon jungle. There are obstacles, moments that will test you, and moments that will encourage…
As usual, the year has flashed past us in the blink of an eye. It feels like just yesterday we welcomed in the new year and had the crazy rush…
Despite an increasing dialogue in Australia about domestic and family violence a number of victims often do not have the strength to speak up about what is going on behind…
The controversy over the new My Health Record has been splashing headlines in recent weeks. Whilst there are a number of concerns coming to light for various reasons, there is…
Domestic violence… It’s a sensitive topic that isn’t easy to talk about. As a result, many are often left wondering about a number of different issues that can arise in…
You can almost hear the wedding bells as the Royals gear up for another exquisite and extravagant Royal wedding. With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle due to tie the knot…
In the lead up to marriage, there is often a lot to think about. How many guests will attend the wedding? What colour will the invites be? Have I confirmed the venue booking? And most importantly, what flavour(s) will the five tier wedding cake be (chocolate is always a winner!)?
As we approach the end of the year, the hype of Christmas and New Year plans start to creep up on us (a lot quicker than we ever plan for!)….
It is 4:00am, 5 July 2017. A birthday for some, an ordinary day for many. For myself and Best Wilson Buckley Family Law Associate Alecia Featherstone? A different type of…
Going through family law proceedings is never easy. It can be one of the most difficult periods that you have ever experienced. Venting and talking about it can be a…
They’re the stories and legends that many of us fell in love with during our childhood. Whether it be Rapunzel’s beautiful, luscious hair being released down the side of a…
Kiara Greenway A life sentence for Lionel Patea means 20 years behind bars. But for Tara Brown and her extensive network of loving family and friends, a life sentence means…
From the outside looking in, it often seems the rich and famous lead a lavish lifestyle. Waterfront homes, designer clothes, extravagant holidays and high-end motor vehicles are what we regularly…
Relocating with children Part 1: 50-200 kilometres Kiara Greenway, Paralegal and Law Clerk A variety of different circumstances, such as employment opportunities or other significant changes, can result in a…